The distance between York and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 58min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from York to Newcastle upon Tyne by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Newcastle.
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There are several options for getting from York to Newcastle upon Tyne by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 58min.
The distance between York and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)
It takes around 58min to get from York and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes around 58min and will set you back approx £13 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.
LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between York and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 58min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 58min.
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 58min | £13($15) | hourly | 128km (79 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £16($19) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.